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Kavyani M, Lajevardi V, Ghiasi M, Daneshpazhooh M, Heidari S, Teimourpour A, Balighi K. Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Vitiligo Patients and Their First-Degree Relatives: Two Diseases with Similarities in Pathogenesis and Treatment. Dermatol Pract Concept 2024; 14:dpc.1403a103. [PMID: 39122491 PMCID: PMC11314208 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1403a103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Vitiligo is a common pigmentation disorder manifested by white macules and patches. It is accompanied by some autoimmune and neurological diseases. Recently, it has been suggested that multiple sclerosis (MS) is more common in vitiligo patients and that they have a higher risk of developing MS during their lifetime. OBJECTIVES In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of MS in patients with vitiligo and their first-degree relatives and compare it with the prevalence in the population. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, data were consecutively collected from patients referred to Razi Hospital from March 2020 to December 2021. RESULTS Seven hundred and nine patients with vitiligo participated in this study, and 15 reported a history of MS (2.12%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.06%-3.17%). This rate was significantly higher than the prevalence of MS in the average population of Tehran (P < 0.001). Of the 2886 first-degree relatives of the patients, 10 had MS (0.35%, 95%CI 0.13&-0.56%), which was higher than the prevalence of MS, yet not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS A significant association between vitiligo and MS was observed, which should be of clinical and therapeutic importance. However, the prevalence of MS in first-degree relatives of vitiligo patients was higher than the average rate, yet not statistically significant.
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- Mohammadreza Kavyani
- Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Chen J, Wang Y, Dai W, Xu X, Ni Q, Yi X, Kang P, Ma J, Wu L, Li C, Li S. Oxidative stress-induced hypermethylation and low expression of ANXA2R: Novel insights into the dysfunction of melanocytes in vitiligo. J Dermatol Sci 2024; 114:115-123. [PMID: 38806323 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2024.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a skin disorder with melanocyte destruction caused by complex interplay between multiple genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies have suggested DNA methylation is involved in the melanocyte damage, but the underlying mechanism remains unknown. OBJECTIVE To explore the abnormal DNA methylation patterns in vitiligo lesional and nonlesional skin, and the mechanism of DNA methylation involved in vitiligo pathogenesis. METHODS Initially, the genome-wide aberrant DNA methylation profiles in lesional and nonlesional skin of vitiligo were detect via Illumina methylation EPIC 850k Beadchip. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis was conduct to investigate the genomic characteristics of differentially methylated regions (DMRs). Furthermore, the effects of key aberrant methylated genes on cell apoptosis and function of both melanocytes and keratinocytes were further identified and validated by western bloting, ELISA, and immunofluorescence. RESULTS Compared with nonlesional skins, we discovered 79 significantly differentially methylated CpG sites in vitiligo lesions. These DMRs were mainly located in the gene body and the TS1500 region. Annexin A2 receptor (ANXA2R), a crucial gene in cell apoptosis, was hypermethylated in vitiligo lesions. Furthermore, we showed that ANXA2R displayed hypermethylation and low expression levels in both keratinocytes and melanocytes of vitiligo patients, and the hypermethylated-triggered downregulation of ANXA2R under oxidative stress induced melanocyte apoptosis, and inhibited the secretion of stem cell factor (SCF) from keratinocytes thus impaired the survival of melanocytes. CONCLUSIONS Our study illustrates the DNA methylation modification in vitiligo, and further demonstrates the molecular mechanism of hypermethylated ANXA2R in the dysfunction of melanocytes under oxidative stress.
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- Jiaxi Chen
- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Shaanxi, China.
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Akl J, Lee S, Ju HJ, Parisi R, Kim JY, Jeon JJ, Heo YW, Eleftheriadou V, Hamzavi I, Griffiths CEM, Ashcroft DM, Mysore V, Gupta S, Parsad D, Lim H, Bae JM, Ezzedine K. Estimating the burden of vitiligo: a systematic review and modelling study. Lancet Public Health 2024; 9:e386-e396. [PMID: 38552651 DOI: 10.1016/s2468-2667(24)00026-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by depigmented skin patches, which can pose substantial psychosocial challenges particularly in individuals with dark skin tones. Despite its impact on quality of life, there is an absence of standardised global epidemiological data. We sought to address this gap with the present study. METHODS In this study we did a systematic review and modelling analysis to estimate the global, regional, and national prevalence and incidence of vitiligo. We did a comprehensive search of nine digital libraries (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scientific Electronic Library Online, KCI Korean Journal Database, Russian Science Citation Index, Western Pacific Region Index Medicus, Informit, and Health Research and Development Information Network) from inception up to May 25, 2023. We included cross-sectional or cohort studies reporting the incidence rate or prevalence of vitiligo, or data from which incidence rate or prevalence could be calculated, in the general population of a country or area of a country. Summary estimate data were extracted. A main outcome was to estimate the worldwide, regional, and country-specific lifetime prevalence of vitiligo diagnosed by physicians or dermatologists among the general population and in adults and children (as per age groups defined in included studies). We used a Bayesian hierarchical linear mixed model to estimate prevalence, and calculated number of affected individuals using the UN population structure in 2022. In estimating lifetime prevalence, studies reporting point or period prevalence were excluded. Our other main outcome was to estimate incidence rates of vitiligo, but due to a small number of studies, the data on incidence were presented in a descriptive summary. This study was registered on PROSPERO, CRD42023390433. FINDINGS Our search identified 22 192 records, of which 90 studies met our inclusion criteria. Of these studies, six focused on the incidence of vitiligo, 79 reported on the prevalence of vitiligo, and five provided data on both incidence and prevalence. 71 studies reported on lifetime prevalence. In the most recent years studied, incidence rates in the general population ranged from 24·7 cases (95% CI 24·3-25·2) per 100 000 person-years in South Korea in 2019, to 61·0 cases (60·6-61·4) in the USA in 2017. In individual studies, incidence rates showed an increasing trend over the periods studied. The global lifetime prevalence of vitiligo diagnosed by a physician or dermatologist was estimated at 0·36% (95% credible interval [CrI] 0·24-0·54) in the general population (28·5 million people [95% CrI 18·9-42·6]), 0·67% (0·43-1·07) in the adult population (37·1 million adults [23·9-58·9]), and 0·24% (0·16-0·37) in the child population (5·8 million children [3·8-8·9]). Vitiligo prevalence was higher in adults than in children across all regions. Central Europe and south Asia reported the highest prevalence (0·52% [0·28-1·07] and 0·52% [0·33-0·82], respectively, in the general population). INTERPRETATION This study highlights the need for standardised epidemiological data collection globally to inform public health policies and improve vitiligo diagnosis and management. Emphasis on the impact on individuals with darker skin tones is crucial to reducing stigma and improving quality of life. Furthermore, our study highlights the need to conduct more research in regions and populations that have been historically under-represented, to effectively address the worldwide burden of vitiligo. FUNDING None.
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- Jennifer Akl
- Department of Dermatology, EpiDermE, Henri Mondor Hospital, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France; Department of Dermatology, Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne-Université Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, St Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, South Korea
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- Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, St Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Vitiligo Clinic and Research, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Multicultural Dermatology Center and Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Centre for Dermatological Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; Department of Dermatology, King's College Hospital, King's College London, London, UK
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Venkat Centre for Advanced Skin and Plastic Surgery and Postgraduate Training, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Multicultural Dermatology Center and Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, St Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, EpiDermE, Henri Mondor Hospital, Université Paris-Est Créteil, Créteil, France; Department of Dermatology, Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne-Université Paris, Paris, France.
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Zhao S, Chen X, Dutta K, Chen J, Wang J, Zhang Q, Jia H, Sun J, Lai Y. Multiple gene-drug prediction tool reveals Rosiglitazone based treatment pathway for non-segmental vitiligo. Inflammation 2024; 47:678-695. [PMID: 38159176 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01937-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Vitiligo is a skin disease characterized by selective loss of melanocytes, which seriously affects the appearance and causes great psychological stress to patients. In this study, we performed a comprehensive analysis of two vitiligo microarray datasets from the GEO database using bioinformatics tools to identify 297 up-regulated mRNAs and 186 down-regulated mRNAs, revealing important roles for pathways related to melanin synthesis, tyrosine metabolism, and inflammatory factors, such as "PPAR signaling pathway", "tyrosine metabolism", "nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) pathway", "melanogenesis", and "IL-17 signaling pathway". Combining the Search Tool for Interacting Chemicals (STITCH) database 5.0 and the drug-gene interaction database 3.0 (DGIdb), we identified that the PPAR-γ agonist rosiglitazone may promote melanin synthesis via EDNRB. Next, we investigated the mechanism of rosiglitazone and PPAR-γ pathway in promoting melanin production. Consistent with the results of bioinformatics analysis, the expression levels of PPAR-γ, EDNRB, and TYR were significantly reduced in human non-segmental vitiligo skin along with the reduction of MITF, a key gene for epidermal melanogenesis. Meanwhile, rosiglitazone increased melanin synthesis capacity in melanocytes and zebrafish by activating PPAR-γ and upregulating TYR, TYRP-1, and TYRP-2. Conversely, treatment of melanocytes with the PPAR-γ antagonist GW resulted in inhibition of melanin synthesis and expression of melanin-related factors. At the same time, simultaneous treatment of rosiglitazone with GW reversed the inhibitory effect of GW on melanin synthesis. In this study, we identified that rosiglitazone, an important insulin sensitizer, promotes melanin synthesis in melanocytes by increasing PPAR-γ activity and upregulating the expression levels of EDNRB and TYR. These findings may provide new ideas for exploring the pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets of non-segmental vitiligo.
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- Sijia Zhao
- Department of dermatologic Surgery, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Venereology, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Venereology, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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- Department of dermatologic Surgery, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of dermatologic Surgery, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
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Ma Z, Cao P, Cai M, Lin Q, Long X, Ge M, Yu J, He S, Yu J, Zhang J. Characteristics of vitiligo patients with versus without associated autoimmune thyroid disease. Int J Dermatol 2024; 63:491-496. [PMID: 38108619 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Clinical data are limited in patients with vitiligo with or without autoimmune thyroid disease. OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to investigate the clinical features and basic data of patients with vitiligo, especially those with autoimmune thyroid disease. METHODS The study was a single-center retrospective study. A total of 1305 patients with vitiligo from June 2018 to May 2023 were included, and the clinical characteristics and basic information of the patients were recorded in detail. RESULTS We identified an association between sex (odds ratio [OR]: 2.380; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.772-1.198), vitiligo duration (OR: 1.449; 95% CI: 1.076-1.952), skin involvement exceeding 5% of the body surface area (OR: 3.764; 95% CI: 2.134-6.640), negative emotions (OR: 3.076; 95% CI: 2.292-4.127), vitiligo type (OR: 1.974; 95% CI: 1.096-3.555), family history of AITD (OR: 4.979; 95% CI: 2.687-9.225), and family history of AD (OR: 2.418; 95% CI: 1.410-4.146) and patients with vitiligo. CONCLUSIONS For patients with statistically significant associated risk factors, differential diagnosis and early intervention should be performed.
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- Ze Ma
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Shishi Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Quanzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Kaili, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Yueyang People's Hospital, Yueyang, China
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- Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Mascarenhas MRM, Oliveira MDC, Oliveira LFD, Magalhães AS, Machado PRL. Clinical profile of vitiligo patients and relationship with immuno-inflammatory markers. An Bras Dermatol 2024; 99:196-201. [PMID: 37985303 PMCID: PMC10943265 DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is the most common pigmentary disorder and is considered a chronic, cumulative, multifactorial disease. The crucial role of cytotoxic CD8+ T lymphocytes and the IFNγ/CXCL10 axis has been demonstrated in its pathogenesis. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical profile and immuno-inflammatory markers in patients with vitiligo in a reference medical center. METHODS Cross-sectional study in which all patients with vitiligo seen at the medical center the from 2019 to 2022 were evaluated, to outline the clinical profile. Moreover, cardiovascular risk biomarkers (neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and C-reactive protein levels) were measured, as well as cytokines and chemokines (TNFα, IFNγ, IL10, IL15 and CXCL10) in the serum of a subgroup of 30 patients. RESULTS There was a predominance of females, with a mean age of 43 years. Most were phototypes IV or V (71.3%), without comorbidities (77.55%), and without a family history of vitiligo (70.41%). Higher levels of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, C-reactive protein, and inflammatory cytokines/chemokines were documented in vitiligo patients when compared to the control group (non-significant). As relevant data, the highest values of CXCL10 were detected in patients with vitiligo versus controls, as well as in patients with disease of shorter duration (p<0.05). STUDY LIMITATIONS The number of assessed patients was small due to recruitment difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION The present data contribute to confirming the relevant role of the IFNγ/CXCL10 axis in the pathogenesis of vitiligo, highlighting CXCL10 as a possible activity marker.
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Inoue S, Suzuki T, Sano S, Katayama I. JAK inhibitors for the treatment of vitiligo. J Dermatol Sci 2024; 113:86-92. [PMID: 38326166 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2023.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease involving melanocyte-targeting T cells initiated by environmental and genetic factors. Steroids and tacrolimus have been used as topical treatments. Recently, novel topical agents targeting Janus kinase (JAK), a family of tyrosine kinases that regulates cytokine signaling, have emerged. Ruxolitinib is the first approved in vitiligo therapy. Furthermore, ritlecitinib is currently under clinical trials for oral treatment of active vitiligo. In this review, we discuss the possibility of topical JAK inhibitors as promising options for the treatment of vitiligo with regard to their mechanism of action, efficacy and safety.
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- Shintaro Inoue
- Department of Cosmetic Health Science, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, Gifu, Japan.
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- Department of Dermatology, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan
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- Department of Pigmentation Research and Therapeutics, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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Chivukula N, Ramesh K, Subbaroyan A, Sahoo AK, Dhanakoti GB, Ravichandran J, Samal A. ViCEKb: Vitiligo-linked Chemical Exposome Knowledgebase. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 913:169711. [PMID: 38160837 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Vitiligo is a complex disease wherein the environmental factors, in conjunction with the underlying genetic predispositions, trigger the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, ultimately leading to depigmented patches on the skin. While genetic factors have been extensively studied, the knowledge on environmental triggers remains sparse and less understood. To address this knowledge gap, we present the first comprehensive knowledgebase of vitiligo-triggering chemicals namely, Vitiligo-linked Chemical Exposome Knowledgebase (ViCEKb). ViCEKb involves an extensive and systematic manual effort in curation of published literature and subsequent compilation of 113 unique chemical triggers of vitiligo. ViCEKb standardizes various chemical information, and categorizes the chemicals based on their evidences and sources of exposure. Importantly, ViCEKb contains a wide range of metrics necessary for different toxicological evaluations. Notably, we observed that ViCEKb chemicals are present in a variety of consumer products. For instance, Propyl gallate is present as a fragrance substance in various household products, and Flutamide is used in medication to treat prostate cancer. These two chemicals have the highest level of evidence in ViCEKb, but are not regulated for their skin sensitizing effects. Furthermore, an extensive cheminformatics-based investigation revealed that ViCEKb chemical space is structurally diverse and comprises unique chemical scaffolds in comparison with skin specific regulatory lists. For example, Neomycin and 2,3,5-Triglycidyl-4-aminophenol have unique chemical scaffolds and the highest level of evidence in ViCEKb, but are not regulated for their skin sensitizing effects. Finally, a transcriptomics-based analysis of ViCEKb chemical perturbations in skin cell samples highlighted the commonality in their linked biological processes. Overall, we present the first comprehensive effort in compilation and exploration of various chemical triggers of vitiligo. We believe such a resource will enable in deciphering the complex etiology of vitiligo and aid in the characterization of human chemical exposome. ViCEKb is freely available for academic research at: https://cb.imsc.res.in/vicekb.
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- Nikhil Chivukula
- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India
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- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, India.
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Shah P, Hanson M, Waller JL, Tran S, Baer SL, Taskar V, Bollag WB. The Assessment of Infection Risk in Patients with Vitiligo Undergoing Dialysis for End-Stage Renal Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Pathogens 2024; 13:94. [PMID: 38276167 PMCID: PMC10821439 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13010094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that causes patchy skin depigmentation. Although the mechanism by which vitiligo induces immunocompromise is unclear, other related autoimmune diseases are known to predispose those affected to infection. Individuals with vitiligo exhibit epidermal barrier disruption, which could potentially increase their susceptibility to systemic infections; patients with renal disease also show a predisposition to infection. Nevertheless, there is little research addressing the risk of infection in dialysis patients with vitiligo in comparison to those without it. A retrospective analysis was performed on patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States Renal Data System who started dialysis between 2004 and 2019 to determine if ESRD patients with vitiligo are at an increased risk of bacteremia, cellulitis, conjunctivitis, herpes zoster, or septicemia. Multivariable logistic regression modeling indicated that female sex, black compared to white race, Hispanic ethnicity, hepatitis C infection, and tobacco use were associated with an enhanced risk of vitiligo, whereas increasing age and catheter, versus arteriovenous fistula, and access type were associated with a decreased risk. After controlling for demographics and clinical covariates, vitiligo was found to be significantly associated with an increased risk of bacteremia, cellulitis, and herpes zoster but not with conjunctivitis and septicemia.
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- Pearl Shah
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (P.S.); (M.H.); (S.T.); (S.L.B.); (V.T.)
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (P.S.); (M.H.); (S.T.); (S.L.B.); (V.T.)
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- Division of Biostatistics and Data Science, Department of Population Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA;
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (P.S.); (M.H.); (S.T.); (S.L.B.); (V.T.)
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (P.S.); (M.H.); (S.T.); (S.L.B.); (V.T.)
- Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30904, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (P.S.); (M.H.); (S.T.); (S.L.B.); (V.T.)
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (P.S.); (M.H.); (S.T.); (S.L.B.); (V.T.)
- Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30904, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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Farag AGA, Badr EAE, Ibrahim AF. Circadian clock gene expression and polymorphism in non-segmental vitiligo. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:142. [PMID: 38236441 PMCID: PMC10796645 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-09109-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is an acquired and progressive mucocutaneous disease with the damage of functioning epidermal melanocytes. Metabolic syndrome is associated with inflammatory skin diseases incorporating vitiligo. The circadian dysfunction triggers the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases, so our study aimed to determine the relationship between aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator-like gene, a ligand-activated transcription factor and sensor of environmental chemicals, expression and polymorphism with non-segmental vitiligo, as well as its effect on lipid profile. METHODS This case-control study was handled on 50 non-segmental vitiligo patients (generalized (12) and localized type (focal; 24 and acrofacial; 14)) and 50 matched controls. Each subject was proposed for full history taking, clinical examinations, serum lipid profile, and measurement of BMAL1 gene expression in the blood, and BMAL1 rs2279287 polymorphism of DNA extract from whole blood by real time-PCR. RESULTS We identified that total cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein were significantly higher, but high-density lipoprotein was significantly lower in non-segmental vitiligo patients than in the control group. A significant increase in circadian gene expression in non-segmental vitiligo patients was observed, with more detection of the BMAL1 T/C genotype (92%) than the T/T genotype. There was a significant positive relationship between the level of the circadian gene and the vitiligo patient's age, age of onset, and VIDA Score. The level of the circadian gene at Cutoff ≥ 1.16 can predict the prognosis of vitiligo with a sensitivity of 78%, specificity of 84%, and accuracy of 81%. CONCLUSION The circadian gene has an active role in the progress of non-segmental vitiligo and targeting this gene could have a significant impact on its management.
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin AlKom, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Parasitology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin AlKom, Egypt.
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AL-Smadi K, Leite-Silva VR, Filho NA, Lopes PS, Mohammed Y. Innovative Approaches for Maintaining and Enhancing Skin Health and Managing Skin Diseases through Microbiome-Targeted Strategies. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1698. [PMID: 38136732 PMCID: PMC10741029 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12121698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
The skin microbiome is crucial in maintaining skin health, and its disruption is associated with various skin diseases. Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers and compounds found in certain foods that promote the activity and growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut or skin. On the other hand, live microorganisms, known as probiotics, benefit in sustaining healthy conditions when consumed in reasonable quantities. They differ from postbiotics, which are by-product compounds from bacteria that release the same effects as their parent bacteria. The human skin microbiome is vital when it comes to maintaining skin health and preventing a variety of dermatological conditions. This review explores novel strategies that use microbiome-targeted treatments to maintain and enhance overall skin health while managing various skin disorders. It is important to understand the dynamic relationship between these beneficial microorganisms and the diverse microbial communities present on the skin to create effective strategies for using probiotics on the skin. This understanding can help optimize formulations and treatment regimens for improved outcomes in skincare, particularly in developing solutions for various skin problems.
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- Khadeejeh AL-Smadi
- Frazer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; (K.A.-S.); (V.R.L.-S.)
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- Frazer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; (K.A.-S.); (V.R.L.-S.)
- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP-Diadema, Diadema CEP 09913-030, SP, Brazil; (N.A.F.); (P.S.L.)
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP-Diadema, Diadema CEP 09913-030, SP, Brazil; (N.A.F.); (P.S.L.)
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP-Diadema, Diadema CEP 09913-030, SP, Brazil; (N.A.F.); (P.S.L.)
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- Frazer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia; (K.A.-S.); (V.R.L.-S.)
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
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Patel KR, Justiz AM, Ahmed AM, Silverberg JI. Association of vitiligo and inflammatory arthropathy in hospitalized US adults. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023; 89:1256-1257. [PMID: 37532138 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.1015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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- Kevin R Patel
- Division of Dermatology, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas.
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- Division of Dermatology, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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- Division of Dermatology, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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- Department of Dermatology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia
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Liang X, Guo F, Cai X, Wang J, Chen J, Liu L, Chen Y, Liu F, Du Y, Li L, Li X. Association between vitiligo and sexual dysfunction: current evidence. Ann Med 2023; 55:946-953. [PMID: 36892992 PMCID: PMC10795651 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2182906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We discovered that vitiligo was associated with sexual dysfunction in clinical diagnosis and treatment; however, no further analysis had been performed due to a lack of data. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to clarify the relationship between vitiligo and sexual dysfunction. METHODS We searched six databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Science and Technology Journal, and Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform) for nearly 40 years. RESULTS According to the search strategy, 91 relevant studies were retrieved, of which 4 were included in the analysis. The Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) score (mean difference [MD] 4.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.78-7.13, p < 0.00001) was higher in the vitiligo group than in the control group. The Arabic version of the Female Sexual Function Index (AVFSFI) score (mean difference [MD] - 3.40, 95% confidence interval [CI] - 5.49 to -1.31, p = 0.001) was lower in the vitiligo group than in the control group. CONCLUSIONS Patients with vitiligo were found to be at greater risk of sexual dysfunction. Moreover, the association between vitiligo and sexual dysfunction was stronger in women than in men.Key MessagesPatients with vitiligo were found to be at greater risk of sexual dysfunction.The association between vitiligo and sexual dysfunction was stronger in women than in men.
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- Xin Liang
- Chinese medicine department, Songnan Town Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Chinese medicine department, Songnan Town Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Chinese medicine department, Songnan Town Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Chinese medicine department, Songnan Town Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Chinese medicine department, Songnan Town Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Chinese medicine department, Songnan Town Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Chinese medicine department, Songnan Town Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Yang P, Luan M, Li W, Niu M, He Q, Zhao Y, Chen J, Mao B, Mou K, Li P. Single-cell transcriptomics reveals peripheral immune responses in non-segmental vitiligo. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1221260. [PMID: 38077333 PMCID: PMC10702986 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1221260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Vitiligo is a common autoimmune depigmented dermatology due to destruction of melanocytes. Much evidence suggests that vitiligo is associated with systemic immune activation. Previous studies have focused on immune cell infiltration in and around lesion areas, but few studies have investigated the cell types and function of circulating immune cells in peripheral blood. Here, single cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) was used to investigate the mechanisms of peripheral immune responses in vitiligo patients. Methods Peripheral blood was collected from five patients with progressive non-segmental vitiligo and three healthy controls. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were obtained by Ficoll-Paque density gradient centrifugation, and scRNA-seq was performed on isolated cell populations to obtain single cell transcriptomes and characterize important genes and intracellular signaling pathways. The key findings were validated with qPCR and flow cytometry assays. Results We identified 10 major cell types by scRNA-seq. Among these cell types, neutrophils were specifically observed in our scRNA-seq data from PBMCs. Peripheral blood effector CD8+ T cells from vitiligo patients did not show significant differences at the transcriptome level compared with healthy controls, whereas regulatory T cells showed pro-inflammatory TH1-like properties. Innate immune cells, including natural killer cells and dendritic cells, showed increased antigen processing and presentation as well as upregulated interferon responses. B cells, monocytes, and neutrophils all showed activation. B cells, especially memory B cells, had upregulated expression of genes related to humoral immunity. Monocytes showed production of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Neutrophils showed strong chemokine ligand-receptor (L-R) pair (CXCR8-CXCR2) autocrine signaling pathway. Conclusion This study revealed the genetic profile and signaling pathway characteristics of peripheral blood immune cells in vitiligo patients, providing new insights into its pathogenesis, which may facilitate identification of potential therapeutic targets.
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- Pengju Yang
- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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Kridin K, Abou Amara Y, Barhoum M, Cohen AD. Vitiligo and systemic lupus erythematosus: A population-based study investigating the epidemiological association. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:2262-2263. [PMID: 37326169 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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- Khalaf Kridin
- Unit of Dermatology and Skin Research Laboratory, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
- Lübeck Institute of Experimental Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
- Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
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- Clalit Health Services, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
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Tavoletti G, Avallone G, Conforti C, Roccuzzo G, Maronese CA, Mattioli MA, Quaglino P, Zalaudek I, Marzano AV, Ribero S, Alberti-Violetti S. Topical ruxolitinib: A new treatment for vitiligo. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:2222-2230. [PMID: 37147856 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
Abstract
Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder whose diagnosis is often psychologically upsetting. The efficacy of the available therapies, including topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors, has historically been limited and the management of vitiligo is still challenging. As vitiligo is a chronic disease limited to the skin, topical rather than systemic therapies may be preferable (especially among patients with localised lesions) to avoid the long-term side-effects of the latter. A topical formulation of ruxolitinib, a selective JAK1/2 inhibitor, has recently been approved in the United States for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo in patients aged >12 years based on data from the phase III TRuE-V1 and TRuE-V2 clinical trials. The aim of this review is to describe the current evidence concerning the efficacy and safety of topical ruxolitinib in the treatment of vitiligo, and discuss issues regarding its use in younger children and pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as the duration and durability of treatment. The promising results obtained so far suggest that 1.5% ruxolitinib cream is an effective means of treating vitiligo.
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- G Tavoletti
- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Clinic, Maggiore Hospital of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Clinic, Maggiore Hospital of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Chellapandian N, Boopathi D. Oral vitiligo: a predominant spread from oral mucosa. BMJ Case Rep 2023; 16:e257609. [PMID: 37821146 PMCID: PMC10583097 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-257609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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Depigmented lesions of the oral cavity have been rarely reported. Vitiligo has been defined as an acquired, slowly progressive loss of cutaneous pigment which occurs as irregular, sharply defined patches which may or may not be surrounded by macroscopic hyperpigmentation. Though vitiligo is a common condition affecting the skin having global a prevalence of 0.5%-2% the same affecting the oral mucosal tissue is a rare scenario. Literature review yields only a dearth of cases of oral vitiligo until now. Here we report a case of oral vitiligo involving the entire oral mucosal tissues with anaemic stomatitis. This case is unique as it had entire oral mucosal involvement and the skin involvement being minimal.
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- Naveenaa Chellapandian
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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- Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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Ezzedine K, Soliman AM, Li C, Camp HS, Pandya AG. Comorbidity Burden Among Patients with Vitiligo in the United States: A Large-Scale Retrospective Claims Database Analysis. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2023; 13:2265-2277. [PMID: 37668899 PMCID: PMC10539259 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-023-01001-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Vitiligo is often associated with comorbid conditions that may increase economic burden and affect patients' health-related quality of life. No large-scale study has been published to date using claims databases to evaluate the burden of comorbidities among patients with vitiligo. Herein, we evaluate the comorbidity burden among patients diagnosed with vitiligo from the US. METHODS This retrospective cohort analysis used the Merative MarketScan Commercial Database. Eligible patients were diagnosed with vitiligo between January 2008 and December 2020 and matched 1:4 (vitiligo:control) with control subjects with no diagnosis of vitiligo between January 2007 and December 2021. Study outcomes were the incidence of comorbidities after matching, adjusted hazard ratios of comorbidity incidence among patients with vitiligo relative to matched control subjects, and time to comorbidity diagnosis or incidence. RESULTS Baseline demographics were well balanced between matched vitiligo (n = 13,687) and control cohorts (n = 54,748). Incidence rates of comorbidities were higher among patients compared with control subjects (psychiatric, 28.4% vs 22.8%; autoimmune, 13.4% vs 5.1%; and non-autoimmune, 10.0% vs 7.0%). The most common psychiatric and autoimmune comorbidities in patients with vitiligo compared with control subjects included anxiety (14.3% vs 11.0%, respectively), sleep disturbance (9.1% vs 7.1%), depression (8.0% vs 6.3%), atopic dermatitis (3.1% vs 1.1%), psoriasis (2.7% vs 0.6%), and linear morphea (1.5% vs 0.1%). The risk of developing any psychiatric (hazard ratio 1.31; P < 0.01), autoimmune (hazard ratio 2.77; P < 0.01), or non-autoimmune (hazard ratio 1.45; P < 0.01) comorbidity was significantly higher among patients with vitiligo. Time to diagnosis of most vitiligo comorbidities was 1-3 years, although linear morphea was diagnosed at < 1 year. CONCLUSION Results of this retrospective analysis demonstrated that patients were much more likely to be diagnosed with autoimmune or psychiatric comorbidities following a vitiligo diagnosis, which likely contributed to increased economic burden and lower quality of life.
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- Khaled Ezzedine
- Department of Dermatology, AP-HP, Henri Mondor University Hospital, UPEC, 51 Avenue de Lattre de Tassignv, 94000, Créteil, France.
- EA 7379 EpiDermE, Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), Créteil, France.
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- AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Ding M, Zhen Z, Ju M, Quzong S, Zeng X, Guo X, Li R, Xu M, Xu J, Li H, Zhang W. Metabolomic profiling between vitiligo patients and healthy subjects in plateau exhibited significant differences with those in plain. Clin Immunol 2023; 255:109764. [PMID: 37683903 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2023.109764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Vitiligo is the most common disorder of depigmentation, which is caused by multiple factors like metabolic abnormality, oxidative stress and the disorders of immune. In recent years, several studies have used untargeted metabolomics to analyze differential metabolites in patients with vitiligo, however, the subjects in these studies were all in plain area. In our study, multivariate analysis indicated a distinct separation between the healthy subjects from plateau and plain areas in electrospray positive and negative ions modes, respectively. Similarly, a distinct separation between vitiligo patients and healthy controls from plateau and plain areas was detected in the two ions modes. Among the identified metabolites, the serum levels of sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) were markedly higher in vitiligo patients compare to healthy subjects in plain and markedly higher in healthy subjects in plateau compare to those in plain. There are significant differences in serum metabolome between vitiligo patients and healthy subjects in both plateau and plain areas, as well as in healthy subjects from plateau and plain areas. S1P metabolism alteration may be involved in the pathogenesis of vitiligo.
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- Meilin Ding
- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, Xizang 850010, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, Xizang 850010, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China; School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China.
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- Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing 210042, China.
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Kobori C, Takagi R, Yokomizo R, Yoshihara S, Mori M, Takahashi H, Javaregowda PK, Akiyama T, Ko MSH, Kishi K, Umezawa A. Functional and long-lived melanocytes from human pluripotent stem cells with transient ectopic expression of JMJD3. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:242. [PMID: 37679843 PMCID: PMC10486068 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03479-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Melanocytes are an essential part of the epidermis, and their regeneration has received much attention because propagation of human adult melanocytes in vitro is too slow for clinical use. Differentiation from human pluripotent stem cells to melanocytes has been reported, but the protocols to produce them require multiple and complex differentiation steps. METHOD We differentiated human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) that transiently express JMJD3 to pigmented cells. We investigated whether the pigmented cells have melanocytic characteristics and functions by qRT-PCR, immunocytochemical analysis and flow cytometry. We also investigated their biocompatibility by injecting the cells into immunodeficient mice for clinical use. RESULT We successfully differentiated and established a pure culture of melanocytes. The melanocytes maintained their growth rate for a long time, approximately 200 days, and were functional. They exhibited melanogenesis and transfer of melanin to peripheral keratinocytes. Moreover, melanocytes simulated the developmental processes from melanoblasts to melanocytes. The melanocytes had high engraftability and biocompatibility in the immunodeficient mice. CONCLUSION The robust generation of functional and long-lived melanocytes are key to developing clinical applications for the treatment of pigmentary skin disorders.
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- Chie Kobori
- Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development Research Institute, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development Research Institute, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development Research Institute, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development Research Institute, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development Research Institute, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development Research Institute, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development Research Institute, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
- SDM Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences, A Constituent Unit of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad, Karnataka, 580009, India
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- Department of Systems Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Systems Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development Research Institute, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan.
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Iwanowski T, Kołkowski K, Nowicki RJ, Sokołowska-Wojdyło M. Etiopathogenesis and Emerging Methods for Treatment of Vitiligo. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119749. [PMID: 37298700 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Vitiligo is an acquired chronic depigmenting disorder of skin. It is mostly asymptomatic and characterized by amelanotic macules and patches that affects 0.5% to 2% of the world's population. The etiology of vitiligo has not been clearly elucidated and multiple theories have been proposed regarding the causes of the disorder. Among the most prevalent theories, the genetic predisposition, oxidative stress theory, promotion of cellular stress and pathologic influence of lymphocytes T have been highlighted. As a result of increases in in-depth knowledge concerning the pathogenetic processes in vitiligo, we review the most recent information concerning its etiopathogenesis and treatment methods including topical and oral Janus kinase inhibitors, prostaglandins and their analogues, namely afamelanotide, Wnt/β-catenin-signaling agonists and cell-based therapies. Topical ruxolitinib has been registered for vitiligo treatment, whereas other agents as oral ritlecitinib, afamelanotide and latanoprost have been studied in ongoing clinical trials. New highly effective therapeutic strategies may be developed thanks to molecular and genetic studies.
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- Dermatological Students Scientific Association, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, Poland
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Touni AA, Shivde RS, Echuri H, Abdel-Aziz RTA, Abdel-Wahab H, Kundu RV, Le Poole IC. Melanocyte-keratinocyte cross-talk in vitiligo. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1176781. [PMID: 37275386 PMCID: PMC10235633 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1176781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Vitiligo is a common acquired pigmentary disorder that presents as progressive loss of melanocytes from the skin. Epidermal melanocytes and keratinocytes are in close proximity to each other, forming a functional and structural unit where keratinocytes play a pivotal role in supporting melanocyte homeostasis and melanogenesis. This intimate relationship suggests that keratinocytes might contribute to ongoing melanocyte loss and subsequent depigmentation. In fact, keratinocyte dysfunction is a documented phenomenon in vitiligo. Keratinocyte apoptosis can deprive melanocytes from growth factors including stem cell factor (SCF) and other melanogenic stimulating factors which are essential for melanocyte function. Additionally, keratinocytes control the mobility/stability phases of melanocytes via matrix metalloproteinases and basement membrane remodeling. Hence keratinocyte dysfunction may be implicated in detachment of melanocytes from the basement membrane and subsequent loss from the epidermis, also potentially interfering with repigmentation in patients with stable disease. Furthermore, keratinocytes contribute to the autoimmune insult in vitiligo. Keratinocytes express MHC II in perilesional skin and may present melanosomal antigens in the context of MHC class II after the pigmented organelles have been transferred from melanocytes. Moreover, keratinocytes secrete cytokines and chemokines including CXCL-9, CXCL-10, and IL-15 that amplify the inflammatory circuit within vitiligo skin and recruit melanocyte-specific, skin-resident memory T cells. In summary, keratinocytes can influence vitiligo development by a combination of failing to produce survival factors, limiting melanocyte adhesion in lesional skin, presenting melanocyte antigens and enhancing the recruitment of pathogenic T cells.
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- Ahmed Ahmed Touni
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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Hamblin MR. Photobiomodulation for Skin Pigmentation Disorders: A Dual-Function Treatment. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2023; 41:199-200. [PMID: 37159405 PMCID: PMC10171961 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2023.0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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- Michael R. Hamblin
- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg—Doornfontein Campus, Doornfontein, South Africa
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Kridin K, Goral D, Shihade W, Tzur-Bitan D, Onn E, Zoller L, Cohen AD. Vitiligo and Crohn's disease form an autoimmune cluster: insights from a population-based study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2023; 58:354-359. [PMID: 36222357 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2131332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND While the coexistence of vitiligo and Crohn's disease (CD) has been reported in individual patients, the epidemiological association between these autoimmune conditions remains inconclusive. OBJECTIVE To assess the bidirectional association between vitiligo and CD. METHODS A population-based study was performed to compare vitiligo patients (n = 20,851) with age-, sex- and ethnicity-matched control subjects (n = 102,475) regarding the incidence of new-onset and the prevalence of preexisting CD. Adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) were calculated by multivariable Cox regression and logistic regression, respectively. RESULTS The incidence rate of new-onset CD was evaluated at 3.6 (95% CI, 2.7-4.9) cases per 10,000 person-years (PY) in patients with vitiligo and 2.4 (95% CI, 2.0-2.9) cases per 10,000 PY in controls. Patients with vitiligo experienced an elevated risk of CD (fully adjusted HR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.10-2.34; p = 0.015). Congruently, a history of preexisting CD predicted elevated odds of having subsequent vitiligo (fully adjusted OR, 1.49; 95% CI, 1.15-1.93; p = 0.002). Compared to other patients with vitiligo, those with vitiligo and comorbid CD were older and had a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension but a comparable all-cause mortality rate. CONCLUSIONS The current study depicts a robust bidirectional association between vitiligo and CD. This knowledge is of clinical implication for physicians managing patients with both conditions. The diagnostic threshold for CD should be lowered in vitiligo patients with compatible symptoms.
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- Khalaf Kridin
- Unit of Dermatology and Skin Research Laboratory, Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya, Israel
- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
- Lübeck Institute of Experimental Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
- Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel
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- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
- Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya, Israel
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- Clalit Health Services, Tel-Aviv and Haifa, Israel
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
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Khiangte L, Lalrindik C. Study of thyroid disorders in vitiligo. J Family Med Prim Care 2023; 12:619-624. [PMID: 37312793 PMCID: PMC10259562 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_344_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Vitiligo, an acquired sometimes familial depigmentary disorder of the skin and hair that results from selective destruction of melanocytes or pigment cells. It is the single most important non-neo plastic disease that involves both the immune system and melanocytes which are subsequently destroyed and the affected area turns pale and becomes white. The prevalence of the disease is between 1% and 2% in general population. Methods It is a prospective, randomized, and controlled study. Over 90 vitiligo patients attending Dermatology OPD and vitiligo clinic are enrolled in the study. About 35 apparently healthy, age and sex matched individuals are selected to serve as control. A prescribed proforma containing all the demographic data, relevant questionnaire were recorded for each and every case with brief clinical history suggestive of any thyroid disease as well as those referred by the clinicians. P value <0.05 is considered significant. The Quantitative Determination of Thyroglobulin (Tg) Autoantibodies in Human Serum or Plasma by a Microplate Enzyme Immunoassay. Results Vitiligo group, thirty four (37.78%) patients have clinical hypothyroidism while 9 (10%) patients have clinical hyperthyroidism. This difference in the distribution is statistically significant (P < 0.05) with a Chi-square value of 10.08. The data are entered, analyzed and computed with SPSS version 15 software and well-known statistical test like Chi-square, students' 't' test have been advocated wherever found applicable. P value <0.05 is considered significant. Conclusion There is increased incidence of autoimmune thyroid diseases among vitiligo patients. The reason being vitiligo usually precedes the onset of thyroid dysfunction.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Zoram Medical College, Falkawn, Mizoram, India
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Vitiligo, from Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Advances: State of the Art. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054910. [PMID: 36902341 PMCID: PMC10003418 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Vitiligo is an acquired hypopigmentation of the skin due to a progressive selective loss of melanocytes; it has a prevalence of 1-2% and appears as rounded, well-demarcated white macules. The etiopathology of the disease has not been well defined, but multiple factors contribute to melanocyte loss: metabolic abnormalities, oxidative stress, inflammation, and autoimmunity. Therefore, a convergence theory was proposed that combines all existing theories into a comprehensive one in which several mechanisms contribute to the reduction of melanocyte viability. In addition, increasingly in-depth knowledge about the disease's pathogenetic processes has enabled the development of increasingly targeted therapeutic strategies with high efficacy and fewer side effects. The aim of this paper is, by conducting a narrative review of the literature, to analyze the pathogenesis of vitiligo and the most recent treatments available for this condition.
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Vitiligo Treatments: Review of Current Therapeutic Modalities and JAK Inhibitors. Am J Clin Dermatol 2023; 24:165-186. [PMID: 36715849 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-022-00752-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by loss of pigment of the skin, affecting 0.5-2% of the population worldwide. It can have a significant impact on patients' quality of life. In recent years, there has been significant progress in our understanding of the pathogenesis of vitiligo. It is believed that vitiligo develops due to a complex combination of genetics, oxidative stress, inflammation, and environmental triggers. Conventional treatments include camouflage, topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, oral corticosteroids, phototherapy, and surgical procedures, with the treatment regimen dependent on the patient's preferences and characteristics. With increased understanding of the importance of the Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) pathway in the pathogenesis of vitiligo, treatment has expanded to include the first US FDA-approved cream to repigment patients with vitiligo. This review summarizes our understanding of the major mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of vitiligo and its most common available treatments.
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Li HOY, Bailey AMJ, Pastukhova E, Tan MG, Kirchhof MG. Comorbid diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus in vitiligo: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Dermatol 2023; 188:440-441. [PMID: 36680305 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljac038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Heidi Oi-Yee Li
- Division of Dermatology, University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Alshaikh AA, Bharti RK. Spontaneous Reversal of Vitiligo, a Rare Phenomenon Reported in a Case in Saudi Arabia with an Insight into Metabolic Biochemical Derangements. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59030427. [PMID: 36984427 PMCID: PMC10053937 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives: Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by hypopigmented macules occurring due to melanocyte destruction. An interplay of several biochemical mechanisms has been proposed to explain the etiopathogenesis of vitiligo, such as genetic, autoimmune responses, generation of inflammatory mediators, oxidative stress, and melanocyte detachment mechanisms. There is no cure for vitiligo; however, pharmacological treatment measures (cosmetic camouflage creams, steroids, psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy, narrowband UVB) are available, but they could have certain side effects. We reported an interesting case of vitiligo in Saudi Arabia that showed reversal of vitiligo, which is an extremely rare phenomenon, with the objective of probing the probable reasons for this reversal. To the best of our knowledge, there is no study on vitiligo that has reported spontaneous reversal of vitiligo in Saudi Arabia so far. Materials and Method: The patient presented to the Family Medicine clinic with a history of restoration of melanin pigment in his lesions after 3 years of the onset of vitiligo. Patients history was taken carefully along with clinical examination, carried out necessary biomedical lab investigations and compiled the data. The data at the time of pigment restoration were compared to the previous data when he developed the lesions. Result: The probable reasons for vitiligo reversal could be markedly decreased psychological stress, regular consumption of an antioxidant-rich herbal drink made of curcumin and honey, and dietary switchover to vegetarianism and an alcohol-free lifestyle. Conclusions: Curcumin-based herbal remedies could be an alternative option to treat vitiligo. These methods must be further explored through clinical trials as they are safer, easily available, and more affordable.
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Domaszewska-Szostek A, Polak A, Słupecka-Ziemilska M, Krzyżanowska M, Puzianowska-Kuźnicka M. Current Status of Cell-Based Therapies for Vitiligo. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043357. [PMID: 36834766 PMCID: PMC9964504 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Vitiligo is a chronic pigmentary disease with complex etiology, the signs of which are caused by the destruction of melanocytes in the epidermis, leading to the lack of melanin pigment responsible for skin coloration. The treatment of vitiligo, which aims at repigmentation, depends both on the clinical characteristics of the disease as well as on molecular markers that may predict the response to treatment. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the clinical evidence for vitiligo cell-based therapies taking into account the required procedures and equipment necessary to carry them out as well as their effectiveness in repigmentation, assessed using the percentage of repigmentation of the treated area. This review was conducted by assessing 55 primary clinical studies published in PubMed and ClinicalTrails.gov between 2000 and 2022. This review concludes that the extent of repigmentation, regardless of the treatment method, is highest in stable localized vitiligo patients. Moreover, therapies that combine more than one cell type, such as melanocytes and keratinocytes, or more than one method of treatment, such as the addition of NV-UVB to another treatment, increase the chances of >90% repigmentation. Lastly, this review concludes that various body parts respond differently to all treatments.
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- Anna Domaszewska-Szostek
- Department of Human Epigenetics, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, PAS, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CD2 1TN, UK
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- Department of Human Epigenetics, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, PAS, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-22-60-86-401
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- Division of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Department of Ophthalmology, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-168 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Human Epigenetics, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, PAS, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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Hu Z, Wang T. Beyond skin white spots: Vitiligo and associated comorbidities. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1072837. [PMID: 36910477 PMCID: PMC9995999 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1072837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Vitiligo is a common depigmentation disorder of an unknown origin characterized by the selective loss of melanocytes, resulting in typical white macules and patches. However, vitiligo is now recognized as more than just a skin disease, what a dermatologist observes as a white spot of skin is just the "tip of the iceberg" of the condition. We attempt to clarify the classification of comorbidities associated with vitiligo from various reviews and reports, and describe their possible pathogenesis. In conclusion, the literature provides evidence of an association between vitiligo and ocular and auditory abnormalities, autoimmune disorders, other dermatological diseases, metabolic syndrome and related disorders, and psychological diseases. These associations highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing vitiligo patients.
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- Zhonghui Hu
- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Beijing, China
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Chivu AM, Bălășescu E, Pandia LD, Nedelcu RI, Brînzea A, Turcu G, Antohe M, Ion DA. Vitiligo-Thyroid Disease Association: When, in Whom, and Why Should It Be Suspected? A Systematic Review. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12122048. [PMID: 36556267 PMCID: PMC9785784 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12122048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In most dermatological pathologies, the phenomena observed on the skin are a reflection of internal disorders. In patients with associated acral involvement on the dorsal sides of the hands, this "vitiligo phenotype" may lead to the investigation of certain associated pathologies that sometimes have no obvious clinical impact. To assess the link between skin depigmentation and autoimmune pathologies, we conducted a systematic review involving article selection from the PubMed database. Patients with coexisting thyroid pathologies were found to have a predisposition for developing acral vitiligo and depigmentation of the wrists, and autoimmune thyroid pathologies appeared to be the only coexisting autoimmune or inflammatory diseases in vitiligo patients to show a pattern of distribution. The association of concomitant thyroid dysfunction with depigmentation of the hands was found to be so strong that the absence of depigmented macules on the hands may exclude the coexistence of an autoimmune thyroid pathology. Although the frequency of acral involvement in patients with vitiligo and autoimmune pathologies is higher, the mechanism by which thyroid dysfunction influences this distribution pattern remains incompletely elucidated and requires future studies.
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- Ana Maria Chivu
- 2nd Pathophysiology Department, Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Fundamental Research, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- 2nd Pathophysiology Department, Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Fundamental Research, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- SanacareVital Clinic, 010161 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Astera Diamed Diabetes & Nutrition and Endocrinology Clinic, 010161 Bucharest, Romania
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- 2nd Pathophysiology Department, Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Fundamental Research, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania
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- 2nd Pathophysiology Department, Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Fundamental Research, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Institutul Național de Boli Infecțioase (INBI) Matei Bals, 021105 Bucharest, Romania
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- 2nd Pathophysiology Department, Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Fundamental Research, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Dermatovenerology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania
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- 2nd Pathophysiology Department, Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Fundamental Research, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Derma 360 Clinic, 11273 Bucharest, Romania
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- 2nd Pathophysiology Department, Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Fundamental Research, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, District 2, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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Keraryi FA, Hakami AAH, Hakami NAH, Mahfouz MS, Hakami HAH. Does the Saudi Population Have Sufficient Awareness of Vitiligo in Southwest Saudi Arabia? A Cross-Sectional Survey, 2022. Clin Pract 2022; 12:876-884. [PMID: 36412671 PMCID: PMC9680397 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract12060092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: Vitiligo is a common acquired hypopigmentation skin condition defined by an idiopathic, gradual, and restricted loss of melanin pigment from otherwise healthy-looking skin. The present study aims to evaluate the knowledge and perceptions of and attitudes toward vitiligo among the general population of Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia. Methods: An observational cross-sectional survey targeting adults of the Jazan region was conducted in 2022. The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire distributed through social media in the region. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS computer program. Knowledge and attitude scores were computed. Results: Most of the respondents (83.7%) had an adequate knowledge level of vitiligo, and almost half of the respondents (46.8%) had a positive attitude toward the disease. The majority of the respondents (84.5%) knew that vitiligo is not contagious. However, the majority of the participants (78.6%) did not know that vitiligo is an autoimmune disease. Most of the respondents (93.1%) do not avoid shaking hands with a vitiligo patient to prevent infection, accept food prepared by a vitiligo patient (69.4%), accept sharing a plate with a vitiligo patient (73.6%), and accept to be helped by a vitiligo patient (86.7%). However, about half of the participants (50.4%) refused to marry a person diagnosed with vitiligo. The knowledge of vitiligo in the study population was not correlated with any of the demographic characters, such as age, gender, education, or occupation (p > 0.05). The most important factors associated with good attitudes were male gender (COR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.92−2.84; p = 0.001) and being aged over 50 years (COR = 3.06; 95% CI: 1.53−6.13; p = 0.002). Conclusions: The population in Jazan had a good level of knowledge of vitiligo and a positive attitude toward patients with vitiligo. Social media is the source of information for vitiligo for the majority of the study population. The good attitude toward patients with vitiligo was more prevalent in males and older people. More efforts are needed to improve the knowledge of and attitudes toward vitiligo.
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- Fatmah Ahmed Keraryi
- Department of Dermatology, Sabya General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Central Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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Qadir A, Ullah SNMN, Jahan S, Ali A, Khan N. Drug delivery of natural products through nano-carriers for effective vitiligo therapy: A compendia review. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:5386-5404. [PMID: 35699364 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a depigmenting illness that causes white areas on the skin. Vitiligo's pathogenetic genesis is based on the melanocyte's autoimmune destruction, in which oxidative stress causes melanocyte molecular, organelle, and exposure of antigen, as well as melanocyte cell death, and so plays a role in vitiligo progression. Natural compounds have recently shown a wide range of therapeutic bioactivities against a number of skin disorders. AIM The aim of this work is drug delivery of natural products through nano-carriers for effective vitiligo therapy: A compendia review. METHODS & MATERIALS An online literature analysis was guided for vitiligo therapy, nanotechnology, phytochemical composition, and, types of vitiligo, types of nanomedicine. Appropriate information were taken from different electronic scientific databases such as Web of Science, Science Direct, Elsevier, Google Scholar, Springer, PubMed, and scripts. RESULTS Nano-carriers-based natural compounds provide a great relationship for the enhancement in the efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapeutic agents for the treatment of vitiligo. DISCUSSION In this study focuses on natural compounds' effects and processes on vitiligo models. Although topical therapy plays an important role in vitiligo treatment, its utility and patient compliance are hampered by adverse effects or inadequate efficacy. Novel drug delivery techniques can help improve topical medication delivery by improving epidermal localization, reducing side effects, and increasing effectiveness. CONCLUSION This paper covers the significant potential of herbal-derived active compounds as anti-vitiligo drugs, as well as new drug delivery as a viable carrier and future possibilities to investigate.
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- Abdul Qadir
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.,Department of Research and Developments, Herbalfarm Health Care Private Limited, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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Beyzaee AM, Goldust M, Patil A, Rokni GR, Beyzaee S. The role of cytokines and vitamin D in vitiligo pathogenesis. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:6314-6325. [PMID: 35871394 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Vitiligo is a pigment-related disease with a global prevalence of 0.2% to 1.8% associated with considerable burden on quality of life. The treatment is still a challenge because of relapses and/or incomplete re-pigmentation. Although the exact cause is still unclear, its pathogenesis seems to be justifiable with the autoimmune theory, supported by the results of clinical research. In this narrative review, we aimed to summarize the evidence related to cytokines and vitiligo development. This review is consisted of English articles published in PubMed and Google Scholar concerning levels of inflammatory mediators, especially interleukins, in vitiligo patients over the last 20 years. References of relevant articles were also considered for review. Crucial role of dysregulated levels of interleukins and their synergistic function to each other, in the onset or progression of the disease is evident. The theory of autoimmune vitiligo is reinforced by the results of the studies in the literature, due to the association of pathogenesis with increased secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators and reduction of anti-inflammatory mediators. Decreased vitamin D levels may have a considerable role in vitiligo development by affecting Th1- and Th17-related immune responses. Cytokines play an important role in the pathogenesis or progression of the disease. Moreover, we believe that decreased vitamin D level has a considerable role in vitiligo development by affecting Th1- and Th17-related immune responses.
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacology, Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Chaudhary A, Patel M, Singh S. Current Debates on Etiopathogenesis and Treatment Strategies for Vitiligo. Curr Drug Targets 2022; 23:1219-1238. [PMID: 35388753 DOI: 10.2174/1389450123666220406125645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Vitiligo is an acquired, chronic, and progressive depigmentation or hypopigmentation characterized by the destruction of melanocytes and the occurrence of white patches or macules in the skin, mucosal surface of eyes, and ears. Melanocytes are the melanin pigment-producing cells of the skin which are destroyed in pathological conditions called vitiligo. Approximately 0.5 - 2.0% of the population is suffering from vitiligo, and a higher prevalence rate of up to 8.8% has been reported in India. It is caused by various pathogenic factors like genetic predisposition, hyperimmune activation, increased oxidative stress, and alteration in neuropeptides level. Genetic research has revealed a multi- genetic inheritance that exhibits an overlap with other autoimmune disorders. However, melanocytes specific genes are also affected (such as DDR1, XBP1, NLRP1, PTPN22, COMT, FOXP3, ACE, APE, GSTP1, TLR, SOD, and CTLA-4). A number of therapeutic options are employed for the treatment of vitiligo. The topical corticosteroids and immunomodulators are currently in practice for the management of vitiligo. Phototherapies alone and in combinations with other approaches are used in those patients who do not respond to the topical treatment. The main focus of this review is on the etiopathological factors, pharmacological management (phototherapy, topical, systemic, and surgical therapy), and herbal drugs used to treat vitiligo.
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- Ankit Chaudhary
- Department of Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology Division, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology Division, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology Division, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab 142001, India
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Zhang R, Hou Z, Liao K, Yu C, Jing R, Tu C. Expression Profile and Bioinformatics Analysis of Circular RNAs in Patients with Vitiligo. Pharmgenomics Pers Med 2022; 15:785-796. [PMID: 36092681 PMCID: PMC9451056 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s371107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Rongxin Zhang
- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116027, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Caixia Tu, Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 467 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116027, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8617709872288, Fax +86 411 84672130, Email
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The Growth Factor Release from a Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparation Is Influenced by the Onset of Guttate Psoriasis: A Case Report. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12147250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The involvement of platelets in immune and inflammatory processes is generally recognized; nevertheless, in psoriasis, their role is not clearly understood. We studied the in vitro growth factor release from a platelet-rich plasma preparation, the concentrated growth factors (CGF), in a case of a psoriasis subject three days before the onset of the papule. The CGF clots were incubated in a cell culture medium without growth supplements for 5 h and 1, 3, 6, 7, and 8 days, and the release kinetics of PDGF-AB, VEGF, TNF-α, and TGF-β1 were evaluated. The data, based on the results obtained during the case study, report a general increase in growth factor release in the psoriasis subject with respect to the healthy control, indicating an imbalance of growth factor production from blood cells. Although the results should be validated in the future, they show new aspects of this dermatological pathology, opening new possibilities both as the method of study, using CGF, and the involvement of platelets and growth factors in its development and maintenance.
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Al-Harthi F, Huraib GB, Mustafa M, Al-Qubaisy Y, Al-Nomair N, Abdurrahman N, Al-Asmari A. Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase iNOS-954-G>C and Ex16+14-C>T Gene Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Vitiligo in the Saudi Population. Pharmgenomics Pers Med 2022; 15:603-612. [PMID: 35722629 PMCID: PMC9205318 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s344415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary skin disorder with regional disappearance of melanocytes. Multigenic inheritance has been proposed in the pathogenesis of vitiligo. The present study aimed to investigate the possible association of inducible nitric oxide synthase polymorphisms iNOS-954-G/C (rs1800482 G>C) and iNOS-Ex16+14-C/T (rs2297518 C>T) with vitiligo in the Saudi population, if any. Methods We included 120 vitiligo cases and an equal number of age matched healthy controls. Polymerase chain reaction with restriction fragment length polymorphism method was used for the analysis of genetic polymorphisms. Results The heterozygous (GC), (GC + CC) combined genotype and variant allele; C allele of rs1800482 G>C were associated significantly (p < 0.005, after Bonferroni correction) with increased risk of vitiligo (OR = 3.46, 95% CI = 1.99–6.01, p = 0.001), (OR = 3.30, 95% CI= 1.93–5.65, p = 0.001) and (OR = 1.94, 95% CI = 1.31–2.87, p = 0.001) respectively. When GC genotype of rs1800482 G>C was co-inherited with common genotype (CC) and heterozygous genotype (CT) of rs2297518 C>T, the risk of vitiligo was significantly increased ((OR = 4.51, 95% CI = 2.18–9.33, p = 0.001) and (OR = 3.60, 95% CI = 1.61–8.01, p = 0.001)) respectively. None of the rs1800482 G>C and rs2297518 C>T genotypes and alleles have been associated with non-segmental vitiligo in terms of gender, age of onset, and types of vitiligo. Conclusion The heterozygous (GC), (GC+CC) combined genotype and variants allele; C allele of rs1800482 G>C, may cause overproduction of NO, which has been linked to melanocyte loss by increasing oxidative stress and decreasing melanocyte adhesion to the extracellular matrix components, and thus could be an associative risk factor for vitiligo.
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- Fahad Al-Harthi
- Deparment of Dermatology, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Scientific Research Center, Health service directorate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Scientific Research Center, Health service directorate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Deparment of Dermatology, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Deparment of Dermatology, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Deparment of Dermatology, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Scientific Research Center, Health service directorate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: Abdulrahman Al-Asmari, Scientific Research Center, Health service directorate, P.O. Box 8524, Riyadh, 11492, Saudi Arabia, Email
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Surgical Treatment of Vitiligo. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19084812. [PMID: 35457678 PMCID: PMC9031570 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Vitiligo is described as a dermatological condition characterized by pigmentation disorders in both the skin and mucous membranes. Clinically, this disease is characterized by the presence of well-defined white areas of various shapes and sizes, which are a manifestation of a reduced number of melanocytes. Due to the fact that vitiligo can be a significant cosmetic problem for patients, a number of methods are currently available to help fight for a better skin appearance. If all the available non-invasive procedures turn out to be ineffective, surgery can help, which is a very good alternative in the case of difficult-to-treat but stable changes. Both the development of new techniques and modifications to the already available treatment of cell and tissue transplantation give hope to numerous patients around the world. The effectiveness of a particular method is determined by its appropriate selection depending on the lesions undergoing therapy. Each form of surgical intervention has its advantages and disadvantages, which, along with the location or size of the treated hypopigmentation area, should be analyzed by a doctor and discussed with their patient. This article is an overview of the currently available methods of surgical treatment of vitiligo and a comparison of their pros and cons.
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Kim SK, Kwon HE, Jeong KH, Shin MK, Lee MH. Association between exonic polymorphisms of human leukocyte antigen-G gene and non-segmental vitiligo in the Korean population. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2022; 88:749-754. [PMID: 35389019 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_219_2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a pigmentary skin disorder characterised by a chronic and progressive loss of melanocytes. Although several theories have been suggested to the pathogenesis of vitiligo, an autoimmune process leading to melanocyte destruction appears most likely. Human leukocyte antigen-G is a non-classic, major histocompatibility complex Class I molecule that plays an important role in the suppression of the immune response. Several recent studies have provided evidences that polymorphisms in the human leukocyte antigen-G gene might be related with autoimmune diseases. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to decide whether exonic single nucleotide polymorphisms in human leukocyte antigen-G contribute to the risk of developing non-segmental vitiligo in the Korean population. METHODS To evaluate the associations between exonic single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs1630223 [Ala5Ala] and rs12722477 [Leu134Ile]) of human leukocyte antigen-G and vitiligo, 244 patients with vitiligo and 398 healthy controls were recruited. Genotyping was performed using Fluidigm 192.24 Dynamic Array with EP1 (Fluidigm Corp., CA). The SNP type assay (Fluidigm Corp., CA), which employs allele-specifically designed fluorescences (FAM or VIC) primers and a common reverse primer was applied and the data were analysed using the EP1 single nucleotide polymorphisms genotyping analysis software to obtain genotype calls. RESULTS Two exonic single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs1630223 and rs12722477) exhibited significant associations with susceptibility and remained a statistically significant association following Bonferroni correction. These two single nucleotide polymorphisms were located within a block of linkage disequilibrium. Haplotypes G-C and A-A comprising rs1630223 and rs12722477 demonstrated a significant association with non-segmental vitiligo. LIMITATIONS The protein expression level of patients with vitiligo and controls was not studied and a replication study of the genetic association in an independent group was not managed. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that exonic human leukocyte antigen-G polymorphisms (rs1630223 and rs12722477) are associated with the development of non-segmental vitiligo.
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- Su-Kang Kim
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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de França E, dos Santos RVT, Baptista LC, Da Silva MAR, Fukushima AR, Hirota VB, Martins RA, Caperuto EC. Potential Role of Chronic Physical Exercise as a Treatment in the Development of Vitiligo. Front Physiol 2022; 13:843784. [PMID: 35360245 PMCID: PMC8960951 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.843784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease characterized by progressive skin depigmentation and the appearance of white patches throughout the body caused by significant apoptosis of epidermal melanocytes. Despite not causing any physical pain, vitiligo can originate several psychosocial disorders, drastically reducing patients' quality of life. Emerging evidence has shown that vitiligo is associated with several genetic polymorphisms related to auto-reactivity from the immune system to melanocytes. Melanocytes from vitiligo patients suffer from excess reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by defective mitochondria besides a poor endogenous antioxidant system (EAS). This redox imbalance results in dramatic melanocyte oxidative stress (OS), causing significant damage in proteins, lipid membranes, and DNA. The damaged melanocytes secret damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMPs), inducing and increasing inflammatory gene expression response that ultimately leads to melanocytes apoptosis. Vitiligo severity has been also associated with increasing the prevalence and incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) or associated disorders such as insulin resistance and hypercholesterolemia. Thus, suggesting that in genetically predisposed individuals, the environmental context that triggers MetS (i.e., sedentary lifestyle) may also be an important trigger for the development and severity of vitiligo disease. This paper will discuss the relationship between the immune system and epidermal melanocytes and their interplay with the redox system. Based on state-of-the-art evidence from the vitiligo research, physical exercise (PE) immunology, and redox system literature, we will also propose chronic PE as a potential therapeutic strategy to treat and prevent vitiligo disease progression. We will present evidence that chronic PE can change the balance of inflammatory to an anti-inflammatory state, improve both EAS and the mitochondrial structure and function (resulting in the decrease of OS). Finally, we will highlight clinically relevant markers that can be analyzed in a new research avenue to test the potential applicability of chronic PE in vitiligo disease.
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- Elias de França
- Human Movement Laboratory, São Judas University, São Paulo, Brazil
- Departamento de Biociências, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sport, Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Center for Exercise Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL United States
- Targeted Exercise, Microbiome and Aging Laboratory, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL United States
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Department of Physical Education, Universidade da Amazônia, Belém, Brazil
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- Centro Universitário das Américas – FAM, São Paulo, Brazil
- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde – IGESP – FASIG, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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The Genetics of Pediatric Cutaneous Autoimmunity: The Sister Diseases Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata. Clin Dermatol 2022; 40:363-373. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2022.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Faraj S, Kemp EH, Gawkrodger DJ. Patho-immunological mechanisms of vitiligo: the role of the innate and adaptive immunities and environmental stress factors. Clin Exp Immunol 2022; 207:27-43. [PMID: 35020865 PMCID: PMC8802175 DOI: 10.1093/cei/uxab002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Epidermal melanocyte loss in vitiligo, triggered by stresses ranging from trauma to emotional stress, chemical exposure or metabolite imbalance, to the unknown, can stimulate oxidative stress in pigment cells, which secrete damage-associated molecular patterns that then initiate innate immune responses. Antigen presentation to melanocytes leads to stimulation of autoreactive T-cell responses, with further targeting of pigment cells. Studies show a pathogenic basis for cellular stress, innate immune responses and adaptive immunity in vitiligo. Improved understanding of the aetiological mechanisms in vitiligo has already resulted in successful use of the Jak inhibitors in vitiligo. In this review, we outline the current understanding of the pathological mechanisms in vitiligo and locate loci to which therapeutic attack might be directed.
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- Safa Faraj
- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Infection, Immunology and Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Mufti AH, AlJahdali IA, Elhawary NA, Ekram SN, Abumansour I, Sindi IA, Naffadi H, Elhawary EN, Alyamani NM, Alghamdi G, Alosaimi W, Rawas G, Alharbi A, Tayeb MT. Variations in TAP1 and PSMB9 Genes Involved in Antigen Processing and Presentation Increase the Risk of Vitiligo in the Saudi Community. Int J Gen Med 2022. [PMID: 34984025 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s341079]] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The antigen processing 1 (TAP1) and proteasome 20S subunit beta 9 (PSMB9) genes are associated with strong susceptibility to many autoimmune diseases. Here, we explored whether TAP1/PSMB9 genetic variants, individually or combined, affected susceptibility to the complex, autoimmune-based skin disorder vitiligo. Methods Samples of genomic DNA from buccal cells of 172 patients with vitiligo and 129 healthy controls were analyzed using TaqMan™ genotyping assays for the TAP1 rs1135216 (A>G) and PSMB9 rs17587 (A>G) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). SNPStats software (https://www.snpstats.net) was utilized to choose the best interactive inheritance mode for selected SNPs. Results The genotype frequencies for the TAP1 rs1135216 and PSMB9 rs17587 SNPs were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for cases (P= 0.11 and P= 0.10, respectively) but not for controls (P< 0.05). The TAP1 rs1135216 (D637G) and PSMB9 rs17587 (R60H) SNPs increased the risk of vitiligo four-fold and two-fold, respectively (odds ratio [OR]= 4.6; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.2-6.5; P< 0.0001 and OR= 2.2; 95% CI, 1.5-3.1; P< 0.0001). The recessive model (G/G-D/G versus D/D) and the codominant model (R/R versus R/H) were the best models of inheritance for the rs113526 and rs17587 SNPs, respectively (OR= 16.4; 95% CI, 2.0-138; P= 0.0006 and OR= 1.7; 95% CI, 0.3-1.8; P= 0.013). Vulgaris, focal vulgaris, and acryl/acrofacial were the most common vitiligo subtypes in our sample (51%, 21%, and 19%, respectively). Heterozygous rs113526 (637D/G) and rs17587 (60R/H) were the most common genotypes in most vitiligo subtypes. The heterozygous 637D/G genotype and the 637G variant allele were significantly more common in patients with active disease than in patients with stable disease (P= 0.000052 and P= 0.0063, respectively). Conclusion Our findings suggest a crucial role for TAP1 rs1135216 and PSMB9 rs17587 in the risk and progression of vitiligo in the Saudi community. Genomic analyses are needed to identify more candidate genes and more genetic variants associated with vitiligo.
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- Ahmad H Mufti
- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Common Science, First Year Deanship, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- MS Genomic Medicine Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Hematology, Maternity and Children Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Biobank National ProjectKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, 21955, Saudi Arabia
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Dwivedi M, Laddha NC, Begum R. The Immunogenetics of Vitiligo: An Approach Toward Revealing the Secret of Depigmentation. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1367:61-103. [PMID: 35286692 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92616-8_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Vitiligo is a hypomelanotic skin disease and considered to be of autoimmune origin due to breaching of immunological self-tolerance, resulting in inappropriate immune responses against melanocytes. The development of vitiligo includes a strong heritable component. Different strategies ranging from linkage studies to genome-wide association studies are used to explore the genetic factors responsible for the disease. Several vitiligo loci containing the respective genes have been identified which contribute to vitiligo and genetic variants for some of the genes are still unknown. These genes include mainly the proteins that play a role in immune regulation and a few other genes important for apoptosis and regulation of melanocyte functions. Despite the available data on genetic variants and risk alleles which influence the biological processes, only few immunological pathways have been found responsible for all ranges of severity and clinical manifestations of vitiligo. However, studies have concluded that vitiligo is of autoimmune origin and manifests due to complex interactions in immune components and their inappropriate response toward melanocytes. The genes involved in the immune regulation and processing the melanocytes antigen and its presentation can serve as effective immune-therapeutics that can target specific immunological pathways involved in vitiligo. This chapter highlights those immune-regulatory genes involved in vitiligo susceptibility and loci identified to date and their implications in vitiligo pathogenesis.
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- Mitesh Dwivedi
- C. G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology, Uka Tarsadia University, Tarsadi, Surat, 394350, Gujarat, India.
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- In Vitro Specialty Lab Pvt. Ltd, 205-210, Golden Triangle, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, 390002, Gujarat, India
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Microneedling in Combination with Topical Pimecrolimus 1% versus Topical Pimecrolimus 1% for the Treatment of Refractory Stable Vitiligo: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Dermatol Res Pract 2021; 2021:5652140. [PMID: 34887918 PMCID: PMC8651420 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5652140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective Vitiligo is a common, autoimmune disease that results in the destruction of the melanocytes and manifests as depigmented macules on various areas of the skin. Numerous treatment options have been proposed for vitiligo. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of microneedling plus topical pimecrolimus 1% versus the sole use of topical pimecrolimus 1% for the treatment of vitiligo. Methods This clinical trial was conducted on 30 skin lesions on 15 Al-Zahra hospital patients. Each patient had two similar lesions in the limb area, and each lesion was considered a separate treatment group. The left or right side of the patient's lesion was randomly assigned to receive microneedling plus topical pimecrolimus for three months, while the other side received only topical pimecrolimus 1%. As part of the follow-up, digital photography was taken at the baseline and biweekly for three months after treatment and six months' follow-up. The following methods were used to evaluate the results: DLQI questionnaires, patient satisfaction questionnaires, and two independent dermatologists comparing the improvement rate for each group. Results Topical pimecrolimus 1% treatment led to unsatisfactory results, whereas the combination of microneedling and topical pimecrolimus1% treatment produced a more favorable overall outcome (P < 0.001). Conclusion This study established that combination therapy results in more significant patient improvement. Additionally, one patient experienced mild skin irritation as a side effect of topical pimecrolimus.
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Zhang JZ, Abudoureyimu D, Wang M, Yu SR, Kang XJ. Association between celiac disease and vitiligo: A review of the literature. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:10430-10437. [PMID: 35004975 PMCID: PMC8686139 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i34.10430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune intestinal disease caused by the intake of gluten-containing cereals and their products by individuals with genetic susceptibility genes. Vitiligo is a commonly acquired depigmentation of the skin; its clinical manifestation are skin patches caused by localized or generalized melanin deficiency. Both diseases have similar global incidence rates (approximately 1%) and are associated to similar diseases, including autoimmune bullous disease, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, autoimmune gastritis, and type 1 diabetes. The relationship between CD and vitiligo has been reported in several studies, but their conclusions are inconsistent. Further, it has also been reported that a gluten-free diet (GFD) can improve the symptoms of immune-related skin diseases such as vitiligo. In this mini-review, we summarize and review the literature on the relationship between CD and vitiligo, assess the therapeutic significance of GFD for patients with vitiligo, and explore their possible physiopathology. We are hopeful that the information summarized here will assist physicians who treat patients with CD or vitiligo, thereby improving the prognosis.
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- Jing-Zhan Zhang
- Department of Dermatology, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Dermatology Research, Urumqi 830001, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Dermatology, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Dermatology Research, Urumqi 830001, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi 830001, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Dermatology, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Dermatology Research, Urumqi 830001, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Dermatology, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Dermatology Research, Urumqi 830001, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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Avalos-Díaz E, Pérez-Pérez E, Granados J, Pacheco-Tovar D, Bollain-Y-Goytia-de-la-Rosa JJ, Herrera-Esparza R. Multiple autoimmunity and epitope spreading in monozygotic twins. J Transl Autoimmun 2021; 4:100132. [PMID: 34816112 PMCID: PMC8593657 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtauto.2021.100132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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We report clinical, serologic, and immunogenetic studies of a set of monozygotic male twin patients who develop autoimmune thyroiditis and vitiligo associated with the HLA-DRB1*04-DQB1*03:02 and HLA-DRB1*03-DQB1*0201 haplotypes. The patients had detectable anti-thyroid and anti-melanocyte autoantibodies. A critical review is presented regarding the role of MHC II molecules linked to clinical manifestations of various autoimmune diseases displayed in a single patient, as is the case in the twin patients reported here. Multiple autoimmunity is a clinicopathological issue that is not well understood. Monozygotic twins with thyroiditis, vitiligo, HLA-DRB1*04-DQB1*03:02 and HLA-DRB1*03-DQBI*0201 haplotypes. Multiple autoantibodies related with intermolecular epitope spreading. Epitope handling by MHC proteins probably related with multiple autoimmunity.
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Key Words
- AMA, anti-mitochondrial antibodies
- ANA, antinuclear antibodies
- ANCA, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies
- ASMA, anti-smooth muscle antibodies
- Anti-CCP, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies
- Anti-GBM, anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies
- Autoimmune diseases
- Autoimmunity
- BP, bullous pemphigoid
- Dsg, desmoglein
- Epitope spreading
- FITC, fluorescein isothiocyanate
- HLA, Human Leucocyte Antigen
- HRP, horseradish peroxidase
- IgG, immunoglobulin G
- MHC, major histocompatibility complex
- Multiple autoimmunity
- PBS, phosphate buffered saline
- SSP, sequence specific priming
- TMB, tetramethylbenzidine/H2O2
- Thyroiditis
- Vitiligo
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- Esperanza Avalos-Díaz
- Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Department of Immunology, UACB. Guadalupe, Zac, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Department of Immunology, UACB. Guadalupe, Zac, Mexico
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Department of Transplantation, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Department of Immunology, UACB. Guadalupe, Zac, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Department of Immunology, UACB. Guadalupe, Zac, Mexico
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Contribution of HLA class II genes, DRB4*01:01, DRB1*07:01, and DQB1*03:03:2 to clinical features of Vitiligo disease in Iranian population. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 49:171-178. [PMID: 34686989 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06855-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a multifactorial depigmentation condition, which is due to skin melanocyte destruction. Increased expression of HLA class II genes in patients with pre-lesions of Vitiligo suggests a crucial role for the participation of immune response in Vitiligo development. Recent studies progressively focused on HLA-DRB1 and DQB1 genes. In this study, we have evaluated the association and role of HLA-DRB4*01:01, -DRB1*07:01, and -DQB1*03:03:2 genes in different clinical subtypes of Vitiligo in the Iranian population. METHODS First, Genomic DNA from peripheral blood of 125 unrelated Vitiligo patients and 100 unrelated healthy controls were extracted through the salting-out method. Then, HLA class II genotyping was performed using the sequence-specific primer PCR method. Finally, the clinical relevance of the testing for these genotypes was evaluated by applying the PcPPV (prevalence-corrected positive predictive value) formula. RESULTS Our results indicated the positive associations of DRB4*01:01 and DRB1*07:01 allelic genes with early-onset Vitiligo (p = 0.024 and 0.022, respectively). DRB4*01:01 also showed strong protection against late-onset Vitiligo (p = 0.0016, RR = 0.360). Moreover, our data revealed that the DRB1*07:01 increases the susceptibility to Sporadic Vitiligo (p = 0.030, RR = 1.702). Furthermore, our findings proposed that elevated vulnerability of Vitiligo patients due to DRB4*01:01 and DRB1*07:01 alleles maybe is correlated with the presence of amino acid Arginine at position 71 at pocket 4 on the antigen-binding site of the HLA-DRB1 receptor. CONCLUSION Our findings on different subtypes of Vitiligo suggest that, despite a more apparent autoimmune involvement, a non-autoimmune nature for the etiology of Vitiligo should also be considered.
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